Question 1

Implants are frequently made from titanium,either by itself or coated with:

Accepted Answer

A) tungsten. 
B) hydroxyapatite. 
C) polycarbonate. 
D) pellicle. 
A) tungsten. 
B) hydroxyapatite. 
C) polycarbonate. 
D) pellicle.

Question 2

The surgical stent that is used as a template for the placement of the implant screws is made of:

Accepted Answer

A) stainless steel. 
B) titanium. 
C) clear acrylic resin. 
D) opaque acrylic resin. 
A) stainless steel. 
B) titanium. 
C) clear acrylic resin. 
D) opaque acrylic resin.

Question 3

The term that refers to the bond that is developed between living bone and the surface of an implant fixture is:

Accepted Answer

A) circumoral. 
B) transosteal. 
C) subperiosteal. 
D) osseointegrated. 
A) circumoral. 
B) transosteal. 
C) subperiosteal. 
D) osseointegrated.

Question 4

During the first surgery for a subperiosteal implant,the alveolar ridge is exposed and:

Accepted Answer

A) a surgical stent is made using acrylic resin. 
B) an impression is taken of the alveolar ridge. 
C) the metal frame is positioned. 
D) titanium implants are inserted into the alveolar ridge. 
A) a surgical stent is made using acrylic resin. 
B) an impression is taken of the alveolar ridge. 
C) the metal frame is positioned. 
D) titanium implants are inserted into the alveolar ridge.

Question 5

Dental implants:

Accepted Answer

A) require modification of adjacent teeth. 
B) are far less expensive than a conventional bridge. 
C) can prevent the bone loss and gum recession that often accompany bridgework and dentures. 
D) can support a bridge, but not a denture. 
A) require modification of adjacent teeth. 
B) are far less expensive than a conventional bridge. 
C) can prevent the bone loss and gum recession that often accompany bridgework and dentures. 
D) can support a bridge, but not a denture.

Question 6

A properly placed dental implant has a success rate of more than ___%.

Accepted Answer

A) 90 
B) 80 
C) 70 
D) 60 
A) 90 
B) 80 
C) 70 
D) 60

Question 7

Extraoral radiographs,which are needed to evaluate the height,width,and quality of bone,include which of the following views?

Accepted Answer

A) Reverse Towne projection 
B) Waters projection 
C) Tomographic 
D) Submentovertex 
A) Reverse Towne projection 
B) Waters projection 
C) Tomographic 
D) Submentovertex

Question 8

Some medical conditions that may contraindicate implants include:

Accepted Answer

A) cardiovascular and respiratory diseases. 
B) compromised immune systems. 
C) chronic conditions that may impede healing. 
D) all of the above. 
A) cardiovascular and respiratory diseases. 
B) compromised immune systems. 
C) chronic conditions that may impede healing. 
D) all of the above.

Question 9

Dental implants:

Accepted Answer

A) provide natural-looking replacements for missing teeth. 
B) hold the artificial teeth firmly in place in the bone. 
C) incorporate principles from fixed and removable prosthodontics. 
D) all of the above. 
A) provide natural-looking replacements for missing teeth. 
B) hold the artificial teeth firmly in place in the bone. 
C) incorporate principles from fixed and removable prosthodontics. 
D) all of the above.

Question 10

The final crown,bridge,partial denture,or full denture is placed during the:

Accepted Answer

A) first surgery. 
B) second surgery. 
C) restorative phase. 
D) follow-up phase. 
A) first surgery. 
B) second surgery. 
C) restorative phase. 
D) follow-up phase.

Question 11

Indications for dental implants include:

Accepted Answer

A) replacing multiple missing teeth with fixed bridgework involving tooth preparation of adjacent abutment teeth. 
B) providing support for removable partial dentures. 
C) improving the esthetic appearance of the patient's teeth and mouth. 
D) both a and b. 
A) replacing multiple missing teeth with fixed bridgework involving tooth preparation of adjacent abutment teeth. 
B) providing support for removable partial dentures. 
C) improving the esthetic appearance of the patient's teeth and mouth. 
D) both a and b.

Question 12

Which of the following statements is true of the formation of dental plaque and calculus on implants?

Accepted Answer

A) Neither dental plaque nor dental calculus can form on dental implants. 
B) Dental plaque can form on dental implants but dental calculus will not. 
C) Dental plaque cannot form on dental implants but dental calculus will form. 
D) Both dental plaque and dental calculus can form on dental implants. 
A) Neither dental plaque nor dental calculus can form on dental implants. 
B) Dental plaque can form on dental implants but dental calculus will not. 
C) Dental plaque cannot form on dental implants but dental calculus will form. 
D) Both dental plaque and dental calculus can form on dental implants.

Question 13

A surgical stent:

Accepted Answer

A) will be used as a guide that is positioned over the alveolar ridge to guide placement of the implant screws in their proper position. 
B) is the drill bit used to prepare the alveolus to receive the implant. 
C) is used to hold the patient's mouth open during the surgical procedure. 
D) fits under the crown and over the root form implant. 
A) will be used as a guide that is positioned over the alveolar ridge to guide placement of the implant screws in their proper position. 
B) is the drill bit used to prepare the alveolus to receive the implant. 
C) is used to hold the patient's mouth open during the surgical procedure. 
D) fits under the crown and over the root form implant.

Exam 53: Dental Implants

Implants are frequently made from titanium,either by itself or coated with:

The surgical stent that is used as a template for the placement of the implant screws is made of:

The term that refers to the bond that is developed between living bone and the surface of an implant fixture is:

During the first surgery for a subperiosteal implant,the alveolar ridge is exposed and:

Dental implants:

A properly placed dental implant has a success rate of more than ___%.

Extraoral radiographs,which are needed to evaluate the height,width,and quality of bone,include which of the following views?

Some medical conditions that may contraindicate implants include:

Dental implants:

The final crown,bridge,partial denture,or full denture is placed during the:

Indications for dental implants include:

Which of the following statements is true of the formation of dental plaque and calculus on implants?

A surgical stent:

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